Political and community leaders have agreed on ways to end the herdsmen violence in parts of the Southwest of Nigeria. This was the outcome of a security forum in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where southwest leaders were joined by their counterparts from the North to look at the issues. The meeting was called by Ogun State Governor, Dapo…
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has flagged off a nationwide security operation, which is aimed at securing the public space. The exercise, which is code-named ‘‘Operation Puff Adder-Two”, began yesterday, and it is targeted at bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other violent crimes. In his address to police officers and men from the Force Headquarters…
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party has stepped up efforts to reconcile its members who are not happy with the party. The process is being led by the Reconciliation and Strategy Committee of the PDP, which include former Kwara State Governor and Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Senator Saraki and other members of the committee visited former President…
Corruption allegations have been made against the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, hours after his name was sent to the Senate for confirmation. Bawa is alleged to have been involved in the alleged diversion of two hundred and twenty-four forfeited trucks that were forfeited to the government. The revelation was made…
The libel trial of Lagos-based social critic, Agba Jalingo, by a Cross River State High Court in Calabar has failed to make progress. This is because JALINGO’s accusers; the Cross River Microfinance Bank Limited, failed to produce their witness to testify in court. Lasgidi FM News Desk gathered that the claimants’ lawyer informed the Court that their…
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has referred the request of the President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of new Service Chiefs, to the joint committees on Army, Navy, and Air force for necessary screening. The appointees for confirmation are Major General Lucky lrabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major General Ibrahim Attahiru – Chief of Army…